Pathogenesis-Targeted Preventive Strategies for Multidrug Resistant Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Narrative Review

Pathogenesis-Targeted Preventive Strategies for Multidrug Resistant Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Narrative Review

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common hospital-acquired infection in the intensive care unit (ICU), accounting for relevant morbidity and mortality among critically ill patients, especially when caused by multidrug resistant (MDR) organisms. The rising problem of MDR etiologies, w...

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Main Authors: Antonella Cotoia, Savino Spadaro, Guido Gambetti, Despoina Koulenti, Gilda Cinnella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
ventilator-associated pneumonia
multidrug resistant
prevention
strategies
intensive care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/6/821

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